Ana Risano

A local nonprofit aimed to help individuals in need has expanded its space to continue its mission of offering a hand up, not just a hand out. TEAM Workz’s new location at 515 Midland Road will serve as a secondary space for administrative needs, meetings and hosting life-skill classes. The resource center and main location for those seeking services remains off South Stephens Street. kAm“(6 H2?E65 2 >@C6 AC@76DD:@?2= =@42E:@?

Surely not thousands of Southern Pines’ water customers are behind on their bills, right? And yet, paper statements recently went out to more than 8,500 customers with large red letters saying “Past Due.” More than a few customers were left seeing red, but it was the town left a bit red-faced after an accident at the printer improperly marked the recent billings that got mailed out. kAm%96 AC@3=6>[ E@H? @77:4:2=D D2J[ @44FCC65 H96? E96 HC@?8 3@I H2D 4964<65 :?

Southern Pines Fire Station Two is across the road from the Moore County Airport, making it a key player in any airport-related emergencies and future planning as commercial air service is sought. On Tuesday, Fire Chief and Assistant Town Manager Mike Cameron gave the Town Council a rundown of a “handshake agreement” with airport Executive Director Rick Cloutier about needed fire coverage per Federal Aviation Administration requirements.